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Science Museum of Minnesota · 2 months ago

St. Croix Water Research Station Postdoctoral Fellow

positionMarine On Saint Croix, Minnesota, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$52K/yr - $56K/yr

The Science Museum of Minnesota is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to provide scientific expertise and manage funded research projects focused on aquatic ecosystems and watershed processes. The role involves conducting research, building partnerships, and supervising research personnel to enhance the museum's mission.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct environmental research appropriate to the mission of the Science Museum of Minnesota
Conduct research on lakes, rivers, and wetlands related to ecological stressors such as agricultural land-use, urban and industrial pollution, and global climate change
Contribute technical expertise to research projects in the areas such as aquatic ecology, limnology, hydrology, geographic information systems (GIS), sedimentology, environmental geochemistry, and numerical analysis of environmental data
Coordinate research activities with research partners working on funded projects
Prepare interim and final research reports as required by contract with funding agencies
Write or contribute to the writing of technical papers on research results for submission to appropriate scientific journals
Maintain an effective program of communication with the scientific and lay community by participating in appropriate societies, attending appropriate meetings, and writing
Provide peer review for research proposals and serve in editorial/review capacity for appropriate scientific journals, books, and special publications
Assist with planning of workshops, seminars, events and conferences related to specific research projects and overall mission of the research station
Provide expertise and written material for SMM print and web-based outreach efforts
Provide advice in areas of expertise to personnel within SEED and across the institution
Provide direction and supervision for staff, interns, and volunteers assigned to funded research

Qualification

PhD in environmental sciencesAquatic ecologyGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Environmental geochemistrySedimentologyHydrologyNumerical analysisCustomer ServiceFostering an Inclusive CommunityResults OrientationData analysis softwareCommunicationCollaborationTechnical writing

Required

Completion of a PhD in the environmental sciences: ecology, geology, biology, civil engineering, or related fields
Track record of interacting creatively and productively with other scientists and environmental stakeholders
Ability to write scientific publications and technical reports
Demonstrated ability for research that translates to Minnesota's environment
Must be competent in standard office, data analysis, and other related software for area of study
Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively

Company

Science Museum of Minnesota

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Science Museum of Minnesota is an American museum focused on topics in technology, natural history, physical science, and mathematics edu,
dateFounded in 1907
location
Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.smm.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.5M
Key Investors
Trane Technologies
2025-12-18Grant· $1.5M

Leadership Team

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Jon Severson
Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships & Government Relations
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